Ronnie A. Whisenant

MARION Ronnie A. Whisenant, 66, of Marion passed away Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. Mr. Whisenant was born Jan. 2, 1946, in Burke County and lived in McDowell County most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Earline Whisenant. Ronnie is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Hattie Robinson Whisenant; daughter, Emily Whisenant Foss (Lance); sons, Mark Whisenant and John Whisenant; sisters, Cathy Clemmons (Jeff) and Betty Norman (Clyde); and seven grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Monday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m., in the Burkemont Baptist Church cemetery, with Dr. David Mills and the Rev. Eddy Bunton officiating.